Airport Style

Sadly, my trip up north is finishing up in just a few short days, and that means it'll be goodbye Michigan and hello Charleston. Unlike the 15 hour road trip getting here, I am fortunate enough to be taking a plane back to the south {thank goodness}. I love the airport feel, just to know that millions of other passengers are constantly coming in and out from destinations all over the world, it's all so exciting for me! However, things are much more complicated flying back than driving. It's hard for me to remember all the rules going through security, or practicing the "art" of packing so everything fits back into one small little suitcase. There's also the thought of 'what should I wear', because I hate wearing sweatpants anywhere but I don't want to be so uncomfortable in a skirt for a long plane ride. Therefore, I have gathered a complete post on everything about travelling by plane: what to wear, what to bring, and how to stay organized. 

~ what to wear ~

Like I said before, sweatpants aren't really my thing. I've always had a problem with finding a pair that works for my height without them being so big that they practically fall down {plus, they aren't the most stylish pants}. After trying to make friends with sweatpants, I completely gave up and knew I had to resort to something that would work a lot better. One word. Leggings. They can be looked down upon, especially by schools, because they aren't technically pants, but throw a cute, long crew neck sweatshirt or long tank over it, and it's perfect for any form of travel. When I traveled to Italy, leggings became my best friend during the plane ride because they fit well and still were nice and cozy to sleep in. My new favorite tank to wear with leggings is a shirt I got at a store in Charleston called "Palmetto Moon" {check it out here!}. 

Southern pride :)

~ what to bring ~

Finding room for all of my stuff that I've accumulated over the course of a vacation is pretty tricky by the time I sit down and realize that maybe I shouldn't have bought so many things, however it's important to have a layout of what you have and what luggage will hold certain things. I love to shop in Michigan because of the amazing malls, but bringing it all back between a carry on and a small suitcase is rather tricky. The main tip from the "Her Packing List" blog is to roll clothes and fold them in the suitcase. The mixture of folding and rolling gives you more space to fit more things. I have used this tip so many times to fit clothes that I never thought would fit! For carry on items, I tend to keep it simple {carry on items seen in one of my past blog posts here} and everything works out perfectly.

~ how to stay organized ~

1. have a plan - having a plan of your flight schedule will keep you up to date and organized so that there is no stressful confusion at the last minute

2. be early - normally, being on time is the rule of thumb, but for travelling by air, it's better to be early so that you have time to process any problems before takeoff

3. roll and fold - like I said before, rolling and folding clothes will keep you more organized and will leave you with more room for souvenirs {+ you eliminate most wrinkles!}

4. keep all tickets and important papers together - having one organized wallet with a designated place for tickets, passports {if travelling internationally}, and other documents will help you move through lines faster and prevent rummaging through your bag at the last minute

5. stay focused - the airport is a busy place with thousands of people, so its hard to stay focused between everything that is going on, but staying focused will make sure you stay organized and happy throughout travel.

Fly safe!

Love,

Natalie